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  • 1、阅读下面材料, 根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段, 使之构成一篇完整的短文。

    "We'll be back in a couple of hours," my parents said to me. "OK," I replied uneasily as it was the first time that I had ever been alone at home. I had been looking forward to this for such a long time, but now all of a sudden it didn't seem so enjoyable. As they went out the door, I went to the window to wave them goodbye. They waved back at me, not understanding the fear that was inside me. As they pulled out of the driveway, all the usual safety was removed from the house. Then it all began.

    It was just me and the house, facing all of the robbers and bad guys that might come after me because, of course, my parents weren't at home. I quickly ran through the house , turning each light on, so that I could go into each room without the fear of a witch (女巫) emerging from the shadows. Even so, I still felt uneasy in this empty house.

    It had only been a few minutes since my parents had left and I thought I had had enough. Then. I decided, "I can watch TV and I'll be fine and have some fun." I turned on the TV and avoided any violent shows. Then, out of the corner of my eye, I saw headlights coming down the road in front of my house. "I'll just check to make sure they don't pull into my driveway," I said.

    As the night wore on, I continued to check each car that passed by — just to be safe. Fortunately, there were no more problems and I even had a little fun watching TV. Then, the most terrible thing happened: One of the passing cars pulled in and began speeding down my driveway. As it got closer, I realized that it was an old rickety (摇摇晃晃的) truck, and a person that I had never seen before.

    注意:

    (1)续写词数应为150个左右;

    (2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

    This scene threw a scare into me.

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    As I refocused on the truck, I made out the person.

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  • 2、假定你是李华,本周六你所在的城市将在市博物馆举办"一带一路"倡议专题展览。请给你校新西兰留学生Mike写一封邮件,邀请他来参观展览,内容包括:

    (1)展览的时间和地点;

    (2)展览内容;

    (3)邀请的理由。

    注意:

    (1)写作词数应为80个左右;

    (2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

    参考词汇:"一带一路"倡议 (the) Belt and Road Initiative

    Dear Mike,

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    Yours ,

    Li Hua

  • 3、阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

    On February 16, 2025 , Shenzhen's Futian District launched 70 Al-powered civil servants, marking a transformative shift in public service delivery. These digital employees(build) on DeepSeek-R1 model with Mixture of Experts and reinforcement learning.

    The AI system demonstrates remarkable. ( efficient). It corrects document formatting errors with 95 % accuracy and reduces review time by 90%,.(free) human staff to focus on creative tasks like policy design. Operational costs are ( striking) low: Each AI worker consumes $0. 4 per month in electricity. The total cost will be less than three months' salary foraverage human in the next five years一a breakthrough that allows governments. ( invest) more in education and infrastructure. To ensure safety, Futian introduced China's first Management RulesGovernment AI Assistants, requiring human oversight for important decisions.

    So far, the initiative( boost ) public satisfaction from 78% to 96%, showinggreatly technology can make governance more transparent and I trustworthy. Globally, it sparked a $1.3 trillion surge in China's stock market as(investor) gained confidence in AI-driven solutions.

  • 4、Justin's hot dog stand did well on a daily basis. However, that day was1 It was full of customers, and he was2 to keep up.

    As Justin served a man and got3 with the next one, he noticed an old woman pushing her way through the4 to get to his stand.

    "Excuse me, how much is a hot dog?" she asked.

    "That5 what you want, ma'am. They range from $3 to $7. Check out the menu and let me know what you want," he replied.

    Before walking away, she mumbled (嘟哝), looking at the6. "I's alright. I am just curious how much they cost. I don't want any.

    Justin noticed she left and sat alone on a bench across from his stand. She kept looking in his7.Realizing she wanted hot dogs but couldn't8 them, he felt bad, so he quickly collected some hot dogs and brought them to her.

    "I must9, ma'am. I was in such a(n)10 that I forgot to tell you that you're the 50th customer today, so you can get some11 hot dogs!" he said. "Please let me know how you like them!"

    "I really12 them. Thank you. You put something in them, didn't you? They're different from regular hot dogs." Then she took another13.

    Justin smiled and said, "My mom was also a fantastic cook who14 her secret sauces. I learned from her. I'm glad to hear that!" Justin watched her15 eating from a distance, feeling delighted to have helped the old woman.

    (1)
    A 、worrying B 、different C 、familiar D 、ridiculous .
    (2)
    A 、struggling B 、volunteering C 、continuing D 、refusing
    (3)
    A 、careful B 、impatient C 、strict D 、busy
    (4)
    A 、rain B 、shelf C 、crowd D 、staff
    (5)
    A 、reacts to B 、depends on C 、cares about D 、looks for
    (6)
    A 、prices B 、sauces C 、customers D 、tables
    (7)
    A 、situation B 、technique C 、performance D 、direction
    (8)
    A 、order B 、manage C 、afford D 、offer
    (9)
    A 、admit : B 、apologize C 、promise D 、pray
    (10)
    A 、rush . B 、emergency C 、mood D 、age
    (11)
    A 、instant B 、extra C 、regular D 、free
    (12)
    A 、accept B 、donate C 、appreciate D 、expect
    (13)
    A 、bag B 、bite C 、drink D 、touch
    (14)
    A 、created B 、shared C 、saved D 、guided
    (15)
    A 、quietly B 、rapidly C 、joyfully D 、proudly
  • 5、Your height is mostly determined by your genes. Once your growth plates (生长板) are joined together, you will stop growing taller, which usually happens between the ages of 14 and 20. Here are a few tips.

    Eat a healthy, nutritious diet to help your body grow. Good nutrition is essential to reach your height potential, which means your body can grow to its maximum height.For example, fill half your plate with vegetables, 1/4 of your plate with protein, and 1/4 of your plate with carbohydrate. Snack on fruit, vegetables , and low-fat dairy.

    Get a good night's sleep every night. During your daily activities, you break down your muscles, and your body needs to repair them to get stronger. Make sure you get proper amounts of sleep..

    Exercise 30 minutes daily for healthy bones and muscles. You probably know that exercising every day helps you stay healthy, but it may also help you grow taller. So it's easy for you to include it in your daily life. For instance, play football , take a dance class, go for long walks, or go skating.

    Lie down on your back, on an exercise mat, or on the floor. Reach your arms over your head and extend them as far as possible. At the same time , extend your legs as far as they go. Repeat the exercise daily to maintain your results.

    A. Pick a sport you enjoy.

    B. Stretch to reach your full height.

    C. Maintain good posture to help you be your tallest.

    D. Build your meals around fresh vegetables, fruit and proteins.

    E. You'd better eat an egg every day if you're not allergic to eggs.

    F. It'll help your body repair itself and recover your energy levels.

    G. But in fact, taking good care of your body during growth may increase your height.

  • 6、Sonar (声呐) allows for clearer visual imaging underwater compared with the conventional signal processing method of visualizing sound echoes. Underwater imaging sonar is an essential technology for ocean exploration. Sonar inspired by marine mammals such as dolphins is an emerging development in this field.

    Scientists from the National University of Singapore observed that dolphins were able to acoustically (听觉上) scan objects underwater and pick matching objects visually. This demonstrated that a dolphin's sound echoes emitted off an object contained information about the object's shape. They then recorded dolphin echoes emitted when scanning an object underwater.

    Based on their observations, the team built a sonar system that copied a dolphin's sonar. The sonar, which is about 25 cm in width and around the size of a dolphin's head, is designed to emit sharp click sounds similar to a dolphin's echolocation (回声定位). Three transmitters are used to send sounds from different directions. The researchers then processed the sounds from both dolphins and their sonar to visualize what the echoes revealed about the object's shape. To make the most of this new hardware, the team developed a novel processing algorithm (算法) that allowed the sonar to improve the visualization of the echoes. Based on the hypothesis that dolphins use prior information to process their echoes, the researchers included prior information in their algorithm.

    The effectiveness of the software was demonstrated when it was able to visualize information from a dolphin's sonar echoes when scanning an object, as well as sonar signals produced by their sonar. A conventional approach to processing both sonar echoes resulted in noisy images. However, the novel processing approach gave better resolution and, therefore , sharper images. The software was also able to generate visualization with a mere three clicks from the sonar, allowing it to be operationally fast.

    The new sonar processing method could have potential benefits in underwater commercial or military sonar. For example, it could be used to scan the seabed to search for features that can be used to aid navigation. The sonar's compactness (小巧) also makes it suitable for installation on underwater robots for ocean exploration.

    (1)、What did the scientists observe about dolphins?
    A、They could send visual signals to communicate. B、They could identify underwater objects by sight. C、They could change the shape of objects through sound. D、They could recognize the shape of an object based on their echoes.
    (2)、What do we know about the sonar built by the researchers?
    A、It has a length of 25 cm. B、It exploits military technology. C、It contains multiple transmitters for sound emission. D、It translates the sound of dolphins into visual signals.
    (3)、How did the new processing method differ from the conventional approach?
    A、It generated more noisy images. B、It produced images with better clarity. C、It did not rely on advanced technology. D、It required less human intervention for operation.
    (4)、What is the main focus of the text?
    A、The potential benefits of underwater imaging sonar. B、The introduction of a dolphin-inspired sonar technology. C、The observation of dolphins' acoustical scanning abilities. D、The comparison between conventional and new sonar methods.
  • 7、Socrates, the renowned ancient Greek philosopher, famously stated, "The unexamined life is not worth living." This powerful declaration serves as a call to research deeper into one's own thoughts, through which he believed true wisdom and personal growth could only be achieved.

    The Socratic Method, named after Socrates himself, is a form of cooperative dialogue where one person asks a series of open-ended questions to guide another person i toward insight and understanding. For example, imagine a teacher discussing ethics with students. Instead of explaining what is "right" or "wrong" the teacher might ask, "What does it mean to act ethically?" and follow up with questions like, "Why do we consider some actions fair and others unfair?" Through this questioning, students are led to think more critically and examine their own values and assumption rather than just accepting predetermined answers.

    The Socratic Method is a powerful tool for self- examination. When you ask yourself, for instance, "Why do you believe this?" or "What evidence supports your thinking?", you are encouraged to look inward, reflect on your reasoning, and consider whether your beliefs are truly your own or influenced by external. factors. This process of questioning leads to self-reflection, helping individuals better understand the underlying motivations behind their thoughts and actions.

    Self- reflection is like hitting the pause button on life, which gives you a moment to step back and look closely at your own thoughts , feelings and experiences. An unexamined life, however, is one where people go through the motions without ever questioning the underlying beliefs, values, or motivations that drive their actions. Living an unexamined life is similar to coasting on automatic pilot, where one simply accepts societal standards without critically evaluating them. In this kind of life, you're swept along by society's expectations, barely aware of your own desires, as if you're living in someone else's script without ever writing your own.

    (1)、What does Socrates' statement mainly convey in paragraph 1?
    A、Philosophy helps people achieve self- awareness. B、Personal growth and wisdom require self reflection. C、Wisdom comes from careful examination of the world. D、True wisdom can only be found through external approval.
    (2)、What is the main process of the Socratic Method?
    A、Using a fixed set of questions to start discussions. B、Engaging in dialogue to find answers to certain issues. C、Presenting arguments to challenge previous assumptions. D、Asking thoughtful questions to encourage self-discovery.
    (3)、How is the importance of self-reflection presented in the last paragraph?
    A、By making comparisons. B、By using logical questioning. C、Through concrete examples. D、Through well-known statements.
    (4)、What can be a suitable title for the text?
    A、Applying Greek philosophical principles in life. B、Learning critical thinking through historical texts. C、Exploring yourself through thoughtful questioning. D、Understanding ethics and morality through dialogue.
  • 8、As the first girl in my family, I was born in Venezuela, twelve months to the day before one of the biggest earthquakes in the country's history struck the capital city Caracas in 1967. I've always seen this as a sign of my destiny.

    Disasters have the potential to set back a nation's development for years and even decades. However, my personal experiences have taught me that the extent of damage often depends on whether there is a culture of prevention within the affected society. .

    I recall a time when I was living in an apartment building when a moderate earthquake struck. My reaction, after the immediate "drop, cover, hold on" reflexes (反射动作), was to hope that the building would prove to be structurally sound. As the shaking slowly stopped, I ran outside to wait for possible aftershocks. My fears, thankfully, did not happen. It had resisted the quake because it followed the country's building codes.

    Occasions like this show the necessity of having updated building codes that include lessons learned from past disasters. Had the building not followed these updated codes, I may not have survived. This experience has only strengthened my belief in the value of prevention in mitigating the impact of disasters.

    I have spent the past two years working on the Built Environment in Latin America and the Caribbean Project. The project has developed risk-informed policies and engineering techniques in the six countries that were selected for their particularly high exposure to earthquakes. This project fits perfectly with my professional and personal goals, as it combines my passion and experience in risk reduction. Like the third little pig in the tale of Three Little Pigs, who puts resilience (韧性) above convenience while building his house from bricks, I'm committed to building a framework of prevention and resilience, as I know that early action today can prevent problems tomorrow.

    (1)、What does the author refer to as her destiny?
    A、Rebuilding cities after disasters. B、Experiencing many earthquakes. C、Doing work related to earthquakes. D、Updating building codes in Venezuela.
    (2)、Why did the earthquake mentioned in paragraph 3 impress the author?
    A、She realized the danger of earthquakes. B、She felt she did not respond well enough. C、She was very lucky to escape with her life. D、She recognized the importance of prevention.
    (3)、What does the underlined word "mitigating" in paragraph 4 mean?
    A、Causing. B、Reducing. C、Ignoring. D、Avoiding.
    (4)、What does the tale of Three Little Pigs imply?
    A、Teamwork matters in preventing disasters. B、Risk reduction work requires a lot of skills. C、Damage caused by disasters can be avoided. D、Building houses needs passion and experience.
  • 9、Here are four of the U. S.'s least crowded parks, plus what to see and do in them.

    Channel Islands National Park , California

    Tourists find many ways to explore this group of five wild islands off the coast of Santa Barbara. Beginner-friendly paddling trips let visitors take in abundant sea caves and wildlife, such as gray whales and sea lions. Strong currents (洋流) and shifting weather make going with a guide a smart move.

    Kenai Fjords National Park, Alaska

    This coast-meets-mountains reserve takes wildlife watching to the next level. Use the park's only maintained long path to the outlook over Harding Icefield for breathtaking views of this icy landscape. Along the way, keep an eye out for black bears, wolves and mountain goats. From a tour boat, look out for whales and dolphins among the waves and sea lions and seals on the beaches.

    Carlsbad Caverns National Park, New Mexico

    Brazilian free-tailed bats are a star attraction at this park. Each year, these bats make their way back from the winter grounds in Mexico to rest in the park's network of limestone (石灰岩) caves. August and September bring the best bat watching when the year's babies take to the skies with their parents. Around sunset, the bats leave the caves by the hundreds of thousands to eat insects.

    North Cascades National Park, Washington

    Known as the "American Alps", this park holds more than 400 miles of paths that take hikers and horseback riders to wildflower fields, old-growth forests, glacier viewpoints and remote lakes. One standout is the Desolation Peak Trail, which leads to a mountaintop cabin where Jack Kerouac, a famous 20th-century American novelist, spent a summer.

    (1)、Which national park recommends guided tours?
    A、Channel Islands. B、Kenai Fjords. C、Carlsbad Caverns. D、North Cascades.
    (2)、Which activity allows visitors to see whales and dolphins?
    A、Hiking the maintained path. B、Taking a tour boat. C、Visiting the icefield outlook. D、Watching bats at sunset.
    (3)、What is a unique feature of the North Cascades National Park?
    A、It has ancient forests. B、It leads to a glacier viewpoint. C、It has the longest trail in the park. D、It is where a well-known author stayed.
  • 10、阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为150左右。

    Jenny was a bright­eyed, pretty five­year­old girl.One day when she and her mother were checking out at the grocery store, Jenny saw a plastic pearl necklace priced at2.50.How she wanted that necklace, and when she asked her mother if she would buy it for her, her mother said, "Well, it is a pretty necklace, but it costs an awful lot of money.After all, I'll buy you the necklace, and when we get home we can make up a list of chores that you can do to pay for the necklace.And don't forget that for your birthday, Grandma just might give you a whole dollar bill, too.Okay?" Jenny agreed, and her mother bought the pearl necklace for her.

    Jenny worked on her chores very hard every day, and sure enough, her grandma gave her a brand­new dollar bill for her birthday.Soon Jenny had paid off the pearls.How Jenny loved those pearls!She wore them everywhere to kindergarten, bed and when she went out with her mother to run errands(差事).The only time she didn't wear them was in the shower.Her mother had told her that they would turn her neck green!

    Jenny had a very loving Daddy.When Jenny went to bed, he would get up from his favorite chair every night and read Jenny her favorite story.

    One night when he finished the story, he said, "Jenny, do you love me?"

    "Oh yes, Daddy, you know I love you, " the little girl said.

    "Well, then, give me your pearls."

    "Oh!Daddy, not my pearls!" Jenny refused."But you can have Rosy, my favorite doll.Remember her? You gave her to me last year for my birthday.And you can have her tea party outfit, too.Okay?"

    "Oh no, darling, that's okay." Her father brushed her cheek with a kiss."Good night, little one."

    注意:1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右;

    2.续写部分分为两段, 每段的开头语已为你写好;

    3.续写完成后, 请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。

    Paragraph 1:

    A week later, her father once again asked Jenny after her story.

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    Several days later, when Jenny's father came in to read her a story as usual, he was surprised to find

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  • 11、阅读下面材料, 在空格处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。

    Did you grow up in one culture, your parents came from another, and you are now living in a (total) different country? If so, then you are a third-culture kid.

    The term "third-culture kid" (use) in the 1960s for the first time by Dr. Ruth. She first came across this phenomenon (现象) while (research) North American children living in India. In general, third-culture kids benefit from (they) intercultural experiences and they often reach excellent academic results.

    Yet many (difficulty) may arise from this phenomenon. Third-culture kids may not be able to adapt themselves completely to their new surroundings. Also, they often find it hard (develop) new friendship. Additionally, for a third-culture kid, it is often (easy) to move to a new country than to return to his homeland. For example, after living in Australia for many years, Louis finally returned to the country he was born. He didn't know anything about current TV shows popular movies. And he didn't share the same values other teens of his age.

  • 12、We'd always had a traditional family dinner at Thanksgiving. But one year, my sister Karen arrived home, not1. Standing by her was an untidy-faced guy wearing2 jeans and a discolored shirt. Karen cheerfully explained that David was someone she'd met a few days earlier. He was going through hard times and sometimes stood outside her workplace3 change for meals.

    Though4, my parents had him sit down at the table. My mum started asking questions, David turned out to be a college student who5 to cover college costs and rent. He'd6 his apartment and was living out of his car… He answered every question and7 thanked my parents for letting him eat with us. Finally, the8 ended when my father said, "Bette, that's enough. Let him9."

    We all ate in10 for the next couple of minutes. Then my dad asked, "David, how is your11?" "Sir, there is some noise, but it's okay for now. It's12 of you to ask." My dad continued, "Let's check it out before you leave so you are13 on the road."

    In the following years, each of us was14 to invite someone for Thanksgiving dinner. It was a welcome new tradition for our family: the act of15 not only food but also our blessings.

    (1)
    A 、happy B 、alone C 、hungry D 、well
    (2)
    A 、torn B 、fancy C 、tight D 、new
    (3)
    A 、setting aside B 、giving back C 、taking out D 、asking for
    (4)
    A 、regretful B 、doubtful C 、disappointed D 、frightened
    (5)
    A 、refused B 、managed C 、struggled D 、promised
    (6)
    A 、given up B 、burnt down C 、moved into D 、looked for
    (7)
    A 、suddenly B 、hardly C 、simply D 、repeatedly
    (8)
    A 、dinner B 、speech C 、questioning D 、meeting
    (9)
    A 、go B 、try C 、eat D 、talk
    (10)
    A 、panic B 、silence C 、shame D 、surprise
    (11)
    A 、college B 、apartment C 、work D 、car
    (12)
    A 、kind B 、polite C 、wise D 、brave
    (13)
    A 、safe B 、calm C 、fast D 、confident
    (14)
    A 、taught B 、forced C 、forbidden D 、encouraged
    (15)
    A 、improving B 、sharing C 、enjoying D 、introducing
  • 13、Hiking is a fun way to get some fresh air and exercise. Here are a few simple tips to make sure your next hiking trip is both safe and enjoyable.

    Hike with at least one other person. Not only is hiking more fun with a friend, it is also safer. If you decide to hike alone, make sure that you let someone know where you are going and when you plan to be back. This way, if you get lost or injured, someone will know where to look for you and when to send help.

    Have plenty of water. Even if you are only going for a short hike, it is important to have lots of water on hand so that you avoid dehydration (脱水). Plan to bring one liter of water per person per hour of hiking. So make sure to drink your water frequently, even if you are not very thirsty.

    Wear correct kinds of clothing. You should wear comfortable, closed-toed shoes and thick socks. Your clothing should be comfortable and easy to move around in. Clothing that is too loose might catch on rocks or branches.

    If you have not exercised in a very long time, do not try to go on an 8-mile hike up a mountain on the hottest day of the year, Instead, you should start gradually. First, go for regular walks in your neighborhood. Next, you should try to find places to walk on steep hills or rocky soil.
     

    A. Don't take a too long trip at a time.

    B. Make sure that your body is prepared.

    C. You can begin to dehydrate before you even realize it.

    D. If you get injured, your friend will be able to go and get help.

    E. But clothing that is too tight might become uncomfortable as you walk.

    F. With enough practice, you can take longer hikes across more challenging landscapes.

    G. If you are going on a long hike, you might want to bring an extra pair of socks just in case.

  • 14、They may look like ordinary glasses but they're not. These trendy-looking glasses from researchers have a special ability and it doesn't have to do with nearsightedness. Embedded on the bottom of the frames(框) are tiny speakers and microphones that can emit silent sound waves and receive echoes back.

    This ability comes in handy for detecting mouth movements, allowing the device to detect low-volume or even silent speech. That means you can whisper or mouth a command, and the glasses will pick it up like a lip reader.

    "For people who cannot vocalize sound, this silent speech technology could be an excellent input for a voice synthesizer(合成器)," said a doctoral student. The tech could also be used by its wearers to give silent commands to a paired device, like a laptop or a smartphone.

    It is proved that EchoSpeech could recognize 31 commands and connected data with error rates of less than 10 percent. The speakers and microphones are placed on different lenses on different sides of the face. When the speakers give off sound waves around 20 kilohertz, it travels in a path from one lens to the lips and then to the opposite lens. As the sound waves from the speakers reflect and diffract after hitting the lips, their distinct patterns are caught by microphones and used to make "echo profiles" for each phrase or command. It effectively works like a simple, mini sonar system.

    "Because the data is processed locally on your smartphone instead of being uploaded to the cloud, privacy-sensitive information never leaves your control," a professor noted. Plus, audio data takes less bandwidth to transmit than videos or images, and takes less power to run as well.

    (1)、What does the underlined word "emit" mean in Paragraph 1?
    A、Make out. B、Keep off. C、Send out. D、Take off.
    (2)、What's the special function of the glasses, according to the passage?
    A、Preventing eyes from sunlight. B、Offering help for nearsightedness. C、Getting whisper information. D、Receiving movement instruction.
    (3)、What's Paragraph 4 mainly about?
    A、The effects of EchoSpeech. B、The parts of EchoSpeech. C、The advantages of EchoSpeech. D、The operation of EchoSpeech.
    (4)、What can we infer from the professor's comment?
    A、The glasses will process our data. B、The glasses can protect our secrets. C、The glasses may replace smartphone. D、The glasses couldn't control our lives.
  • 15、For many travelers these days, finding a way to make travel more meaningful has become a top priority. They are increasingly pursuing journeys that include time to volunteer, work on a conservation project, protect endangered animals or to do other activities that allow for giving back while exploring a new part of the world. Here are some opportunities that combine travel with doing good deeds.

    The Azores

    The trips offer the opportunity to work on carefully selected projects with famous scientists while also enjoying meetings with some of the world's most attractive sea creatures in water. It allows participants to join a research team in the Azores that's studying the animals to support future protection of the species. Advanced diving experience is required.

    Red Sea, Egypt

    Combining an opportunity for world-class diving with being part of an important research effort conducted by Hurghada Environmental Protection and Conservation Association. The seven-night trip includes learning how to gather water data with the latest scientific equipment and conducting onboard and underwater experiments.

    Australia

    Explore Queensland, Australia, while also supporting a registered charity that rescues farm animals from abuse, neglect, and situations where they're in danger. Participants help with daily cleaning of barns (牲口圈) and cages, feeding, health checks, light repair, monitoring animals' movements, and intensive care of ill, old and baby animals. The experience includes free accommodations with WiFi and a swimming pool.

    Romania

    Work with bears at Romania's largest bear sanctuary (庇护所), a place that was created as a heaven for bears that have been treated in a cruel way. Located in the Carpathian Mountains, the sanctuary needs volunteers to help with preparing food, monitoring animal health and leading conservation tours. The sanctuary is home to 84 bears, with 20 more due to be rescued.

    (1)、What do the first two trips have in common?
    A、Both involve underwater activities. B、Both provide free accommodations. C、Both require advanced diving experience. D、Both teach how to use scientific equipment.
    (2)、Which place best suits a girl who likes horses?
    A、The Azores. B、Red Sea. C、Australia. D、Romania.
    (3)、Where does the passage most probably appear?
    A、In a fashion magazine. B、In a shopping guide. C、In a travel brochure. D、In a biography.
  • 16、阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。

    Ethan had always lived by checklists — precise and detailed. At school, he double-checked his answers, rewrote notes in perfect handwriting, and organized his pens by size and color. But the world often refused to follow his plan. A missed question, a group project gone off track, or even a messy desk could send him into hours of self-blame.

    During a school event, he was struck by what was advertised on the poster of a pottery class, "Join us. Create, relax, and just be yourself." He eagerly signed up, hoping it might ease the anxiety that had wrapped him around for long.

    On the first day of their pottery workshop, Ethan arrived earlier, and spent almost an hour arranging and rearranging all the tools, the wheel, carving knives, brushes, and measuring cups... He carefully lined them up like surgical instruments. He had even watched twelve instructional videos the night before, determined to get everything right. Yet somehow, he couldn't even make a simple bowl — his third attempt of the day had just exploded in the kiln (窑).

    He wrote on his notebook with precision, "Attempt 3,400g stoneware, 21% water, Collapsed at 4.2cm height." Maybe the curve (弧线) was just not standard enough, Ethan thought.

    Ms. Alvarez, their instructor, approached Ethan and said with a warm smile, "Beginner's tip. Don't worry about making it perfect." Ethan froze. The word "Perfect" hung in the air, sharp and cold, bringing back memories of last year's science fair — when sleepless nights and silent tears had ended not in praise, but in a crushing headache.

    Around him, the others were making uneven bowls and plates with funny-looking curves. Some were even laughing at their own "disasters". No one seemed to mind getting it wrong. Ethan looked down at his own hands, still dusted with clay. Ethan forced a smile, turned to the soft clay on his table, and began kneading (揉黏土), ready for a fourth attempt.

    注意:

    1.续写词数应为150左右;

    2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

    Paragraph 1: "Forget about making it perfect." Ms. Alvarez's words gently landed beside him.

    ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

    Paragraph 2: "Now," Ms. Alvarez said to Ethan with a smile, "let's wait."

    ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

  • 17、假定你是李华,学校外教Mr. Wilson下学期拟开设"校园生态摄影"的选修课,现征集课程设计建议。请你给他写邮件,内容包括:

    1.推荐拍摄主题并说明理由;

    2.提出作品展示方案。

    注意:

    1.写作词数应为80个左右;

    2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

    Dear Mr. Wilson,

    ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

    Best regards,

    Li Hua

  • 18、阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

    In the dining hall of Shenzhen University, students eagerly line up for a unique delicacy: rich bowls of black-bone chicken soup. This flavorful dish traces its roots to an (innovation) AI farming project in Chishui, Guizhou, a region where black-bone chicken farming (be) a valued tradition for over 300 years. Despite its long history, the practice has faced (challenge), including disease, predator attacks, and high labor demands.

    (address) these issues, Shenzhen University students partnered with the local government to develop an Al-based system. (adopt) cameras and micro-devices, this smart technology tracks each chicken's movements. When a chicken's steps fall below 1,000, the system warns farmers to check signs of illness. It also detects wild animals, helping to reduce losses from predator attacks.

    After just six months, production (boost) by 30%, with over 60,000 chickens added. In appreciation, Chishui farmers gifted hundreds of chickens to the university, students turned into "Al chicken soup" for the university community, allowing everyone to enjoy the fruits of this technological achievement.

    Reflecting on the project, Shenzhen University Vice President Zhang Xiaohong highlighted the (integrate) of academia, industry, research, and innovation. "Through this partnership, our students have developed practical skills, gained hands-on experience, grown into AI professionals ready to make a meaningful impact."

  • 19、All along, I've lived by others' definitions of the "right" way.

    As a kid, I was short and1. When I played basketball, I had to put my tiny body behind the ball and throw it underhand at the hoop (篮筐). Kids laughed and called my2 style "grandma shot." I looked strange, but I3 every time. I won multiple free throw competitions using my "grandma shot", so I4 it. But my victories came with great5 — I hadn't done it the "right" way.

    But did success only count if it looked the way others6? Years later, when I closed my eyes, I recalled standing on the free throw line at 10 years old,7 the noise, and focusing on the basket. My "grandma shot"8, and everyone cheered. The way I shot was odd, but it did9 the rules.

    Suddenly, I realized I'd spent my life letting the "right" way10 my achievements. I was a freelancer (自由职业者) who doesn't have a stable income, and I'd always felt I was doing something11. However, I earned scholarships, built businesses, and shaped my life with12 steps. Now I know it's not the13 that matters, but the joy you find throughout the journey. There's no one right or wrong way.14, there are countless paths. There's no15 in that — sometimes, it leads to great success.

    (1)
    A 、underweight B 、overconfident C 、undervalued D 、overambitious
    (2)
    A 、careless B 、powerful C 、smooth D 、awkward
    (3)
    A 、worried B 、defended C 、scored D 、worsened
    (4)
    A 、simplified B 、continued C 、ignored D 、blamed
    (5)
    A 、gratitude B 、surprise C 、anger D 、regret
    (6)
    A 、expected B 、denied C 、knew D 、misunderstood
    (7)
    A 、covering up B 、blocking out C 、living with D 、complaining about
    (8)
    A 、mattered B 、improved C 、worked D 、changed
    (9)
    A 、follow B 、break C 、reshape D 、set
    (10)
    A 、record B 、celebrate C 、cloud D 、spotlight
    (11)
    A 、flexible B 、valuable C 、normal D 、wrong
    (12)
    A 、curious B 、risky C 、random D 、unique
    (13)
    A 、wealth B 、approach C 、goal D 、result
    (14)
    A 、However B 、Instead C 、Additionally D 、Similarly
    (15)
    A 、sense B 、meaning C 、shame D 、confusion
  • 20、We often fall into the trap of assuming rational (理性的) thought is naturally superior to intuitive (直觉的) responses. In truth, we should find agreement between what our heart wants and what our reason says.

    Rational thinking proves particularly valuable in certain situations. Without it, we might rely too heavily on emotions, leading to poor decisions. Studies confirm that people who think rationally tend to perform better in both academic and professional settings. Moreover, it helps individuals analyze complex problems, allow for better planning and make well-informed choices.

    People who are more analytic are seen less approachable, which may make them seem distant or unfeeling. As a result, they might struggle to build close relationships or communicate warmth in social situations.

    Intuitive thinking, though sometimes imperfect, shows impressive effectiveness in many everyday situations. Chess masters instantly recognize strong moves, firefighters make life-saving decisions through instinct, and artists create through sudden inspiration — none of which could be achieved through slow, step-by-step analysis. These examples remind us that intuition is not the opposite of reason.

    In our modern world of constant information, the ability to use both thinking styles becomes especially valuable. Life is not a problem to be solved by logic alone, nor a feeling to be trusted blindly. In the end, to live well is to think with both the precision of a scientist and the grace of an artist — calculating when needed, but never silencing the inner voice that says, "This just feels right."
     

    A. This, however, is not the whole picture.

    B. It allows us to weigh evidence objectively.

    C. It's experience that becomes quick and automatic.

    D. Wisest decisions sing when reason and intuition harmonize.

    E. Surprisingly, logical thinking promotes emotional intelligence.

    F. However, sometimes intuition can be more effective than reasoning.

    G. This black-and-white view overlooks the complexity of human thought.

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